Job Description
Car shopping is complicated. At CarGurus, we use data and technology to make it simple, giving people the tools they need to confidently find, buy, finance, or sell a car. The best part? Our work makes a real impact. We're the most-visited car-shopping site in the US and we are growing fast in our international markets. Ready to come along for the ride?
CarGurus is looking for a Director, Pricing and Packaging Strategy. This person will lead the pricing & packaging team to develop novel approaches in support of our evolving B2B GTM strategy for the core business. They will also set pricing strategy for new products and verticals, as CarGurus expands aggressively into additional services for consumers and dealers.
The person in this role should enjoy operating at a big picture, strategic level while simultaneously digging into complex quantitative and qualitative analyses. They should crave empowerment, have a high level of intellectual curiosity, enjoy bringing structure to ambiguity, and be proficient in developing business insights and executing. They will be efficient and practical.
The ideal candidate wants to effect groundbreaking change. They not only optimize existing systems but are eager to consider, test, and enact brand-new approaches.
What You'll Do:
Intellectual leadership partner with others to generate new, innovative ideas. Become a specialist on a range of B2B, marketplace, and SaaS packaging & pricing models.
Team leadership guide and nurture talent on the pricing & packaging team, cultivating an inclusive environment in which all members can bring their full selves to work
Functional capabilities - develop and hone research and testing capabilities (analyze A/B testing results, use pricing surveys to assess willingness to pay, develop packaging and bundling strategies, etc)
Pricing operations ensure that pricing strategies are operationalized efficiently and effectively; monitor and manage pricing integrity
Communication develop more thorough and efficient feedback loops from customers, sales, marketing, and other partners to ensure our approach remains optimal
Who You Are:
5+ years of experience in pricing, revenue optimization, or related field
Solid understanding of various data analysis, reporting, and CRM tools and comfort in getting up to speed on new tools (e.g. SQL, Python, R, Looker, Salesforce)
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Love for talent hiring, developing, coaching and mentoring your team and others
Ability to connect with executive leadership, delivering concise, data-driven insights
CarGurus Culture:
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
At CarGurus, we invest in our people's professional growth with everything from learning and development programs to tuition reimbursement. Want to work on projects that expand your skill set without sacrificing your work/life balance? You got it. We also strive to provide perks and benefits that employees actually care about like free lunch, commuter subsidies, and more. That includes equity in the companyour way of showing that we want you here for the long haul.
We work hard every day to build the world's most trusted and transparent automotive marketplace, but trust and transparency don't just apply to our consumers. They extend to our talent, too. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels they can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potentialwhere you don't just fit, you thrive. We don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
CarGurus employees in the US can choose to work from home / remotely for the duration of 2021, or participate in a phased return to our beautiful office spaces. We expect most roles to be in-office at least 3 days a week beginning January 2022. In addition to the US, CarGurus operates sites in Canada and the UK. We have offices in Cambridge, MA; Detroit, MI; Dublin, Ireland; San Francisco, CA and London, UK. Check out our careers page to learn more.